🏆 On March 4, 2024, the city of Cartagena became the epicentre of national gastronomy by hosting the 2024 Repsol Guide Suns Gala.
The El Batel Auditorium and Convention Centre was the chosen setting for an unforgettable night where the best chefs in Spain gathered, celebrating excellence, creativity and the tireless work behind every dish.
Actress and presenter Silvia Abril was the master of ceremonies for the second consecutive year, bringing her charisma and sense of humour to a gala that recognises the best of national gastronomy.
📜 History of the Repsol Suns
The Repsol Guide has its roots in 1979, when Campsa published a Traveller's Guide that already contained gastronomic information and a rating of restaurants using a scale of one to four "suns", awarded by the Cofradía de la Buena Mesa.
In 2009, with the unification of the Campsa and Repsol brands, the Repsol Guide as we know it today was born, recovering the rating of one, two and three suns, a system similar to the Michelin Guide but with its own criteria and a broader vision of the gastronomic experience.
🌟 What Does It Mean to Have a Repsol Sun?
For a restaurant, obtaining a Repsol Sun is much more than a recognition: it is a quality seal that endorses excellence and opens doors nationally and internationally. The Repsol Guide inspectors evaluate establishments according to rigorous criteria that take into account:
- Quality and variety of the culinary offering
- Service and customer care
- Location and surroundings
The Repsol Suns Scale:
- ⭐ One Repsol Sun - Recognition of the quality and variety of the dishes. An establishment worth visiting.
- ⭐⭐ Two Repsol Suns - Guarantee of excellent kitchen management. Restaurants with a solid and mature proposal.
- ⭐⭐⭐ Three Repsol Suns - The best restaurants of the year. The highest distinction, reserved for temples of haute cuisine.
🍽️ The New Andalusian Restaurants with Repsol Sun in 2024
The 2024 Repsol Guide Suns Gala brought important news for Andalusia, and especially for Seville, which added a new establishment to its select club of distinguished restaurants.
Restaurants with Repsol Sun in Seville 2024:
- Sobretablas - ⭐ - Seville
- Sr Cangrejo (NEW 2024) - ⭐ - Seville
Sr Cangrejo thus becomes the new Seville restaurant to obtain a Repsol Sun, joining the already consolidated gastronomic temples of the city.
📋 The Repsol Guide Recommendations in Seville
In addition to the restaurants with Repsol Sun, the Repsol Guide annually selects recommended establishments that stand out for their quality, authenticity or uniqueness. In Seville, the list of recommended restaurants for 2024 includes:
- Abades Triana - Andalusian cuisine with river views
- Almansa Pasión &Brasas - High-quality grill and embers
- Amara - Market cuisine with a creative touch
- Az-Zait - Arab-Andalusian tradition
- Balbuena y Huertas - Signature cuisine with local products
- Becerrita - Sevillian classic with tradition
- Casa Manolo León - Pairing of tradition and avant-garde
- De la O - Seafood cuisine in the heart of Triana
- Eslava - Cult tapas in a historic setting
- Ispal - Mediterranean cuisine with Sevillian essence
- La Casa del Tigre - High-level informal cuisine
- La Cochera del Abuelo - Tradition in a space with history
- Manzil - Market cuisine with Andalusian soul
- Maríatrifulca - Creative tapas in a unique atmosphere
- Palo Cortao - Pairing of Jerez wine and local cuisine
- Taberna del Alabardero - Elegance and tradition in the centre
- Tradevo Nervión - Contemporary Mediterranean cuisine
🎖️ The Soletes Awards: Recognition of Everyday Life with Soul
Along with the Repsol Suns, the Repsol Guide awards the Soletes Awards, a distinction aimed at recognising popular and affordable establishments that are part of the daily life of Spaniards and are recommended by the local public.
The Soletes cover a great diversity of establishments:
- Neighbourhood restaurants with honest cooking
- Taverns where you eat like at home
- Artisanal ice cream parlours
- Beach bars with a holiday flavour
- Terraces where you can enjoy the good weather
This award seeks to promote the diversity and quality of the gastronomic offering in Spain, highlighting those places that, without aspiring to haute cuisine, offer memorable and authentic culinary experiences.
🌟 The Importance of the Repsol Suns for Andalusian Gastronomy
The 2024 Repsol Guide Suns Gala not only rewarded excellence; it also highlighted the strength and diversity of Andalusian gastronomy. With Sr Cangrejo joining the list, Seville reinforces its position as a top-tier gastronomic destination, where deep-rooted tradition coexists with the most creative avant-garde.
Andalusia has a solid representation in the Repsol Guide, with restaurants ranging from Seafood Cuisine in Cadiz to the innovation of Malaga, passing through the classic temples of Seville and Cordoba. Each Sun is a recognition of the work, passion and talent of those who make Andalusia a culinary reference.
Where can I stay to enjoy a Restaurant with a Repsol Sun?
🏡 At THE SUN PLACES, we understand that gastronomy is an essential part of the Seville experience. Therefore, we not only offer luxury apartments in Seville, but we also become your personalised gastronomic guide.
🌟 Our Commitment to Guests:
We have tasted every single restaurant with Sun and those recommended by the Repsol Guide in Seville.
We do not highlight any in particular, because each establishment has its own personality, its style and its moment. Our recommendation adapts to what you are looking for: a haute cuisine dinner, a family meal, an informal tapa or a unique experience.
We also advise small hidden places in the Andalusian capital that, although they do not appear in the major guides, possess a cultural and gastronomic richness of high value.
🍷 Gastronomic Experiences with THE SUN PLACES:
- Reservation Management: We help you get a table at the most sought-after restaurants in the city.
- Customised Gastronomic Itineraries: We design tapas routes or themed dinners according to your preferences.
- Specialised Concierge: Our local team recommends according to the season, fresh products and current gastronomic events.
📞 THE SUN PLACES: Your Luxury Refuge in the Gastronomic Heart of Seville
"The 2024 Repsol Guide Suns Gala reminded us that excellence is cooked with passion, product and talent. At THE SUN PLACES, we offer you the key to discover the best flavours of Seville, from the exclusive comfort of our Luxury Apartments in Seville."
Contact THE SUN PLACES to book your stay in Seville. We will help you discover the best-kept secrets of Sevillian gastronomy, from the Repsol Suns to the most soulful corners of the city.